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Where possible, the manifold should be centralised to avoid
long supply and return lead pipes.
there is an alternative solution available in hydronic underfloor
heating.” This means that many people have put in electrical
underfloor heating for large areas but never use it because it is
too expensive to run.
When it comes to choosing between hydronic and electrical
underfloor heating systems, there are pros and cons to both.
Simplified, electrical offers a lower capital investment, but hydronic
is much cheaper to run.
As such, electrical is preferred for smaller areas, while hydro is
good for bigger spaces and especially applications that require
heating 24/7. When it comes to smaller applications like a
bathroom, which only needs heating for maybe three months of
the year, electrical will work out cheaper.
January 2019 Volume 25 I Number 1